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Refactor In Small Slices
Agents can refactor fast, which means they can break fast. Move one concept at a time and keep behavior stable.
Creators · AI-Assisted Coding · ~8 min read
Refactor In Small Slices
Agents can refactor fast, which means they can break fast. Move one concept at a time and keep behavior stable.
- 1Name the job before naming the tool.
- 2Write the smallest useful scope the agent can finish.
- 3Run the result as a user, not as a fan of the tool.
- 4Inspect the diff, data access, and failure path before sharing.
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Extract date formatting into src/lib/date.ts. Update only imports that need it. Do not rename components or change UI output.- What should the user be able to do when this is finished?
- What data should the app or agent never expose?
- What test proves the change works?
- What rollback path exists if the output is wrong?
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